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Technology, Economy, and Society

Course 0000000381 in SS 2023

General Data

Course Type lecture
Semester Weekly Hours 2 SWS
Organisational Unit Associate Professorship of History of Technology (Prof. Zetti komm.)
Lecturers Daniela Zetti
Dates Wed, 10:00–12:00, EI-HS Garching

Assignment to Modules

Further Information

Courses are together with exams the building blocks for modules. Please keep in mind that information on the contents, learning outcomes and, especially examination conditions are given on the module level only – see section "Assignment to Modules" above.

additional remarks In this course, an approach to the political, economic, social and cultural dimensions of technology development is acquired. Selected historical and current examples will be analyzed to see how technology emerges and with what consequences artifacts, processes and services are socially appropriated. Under which social conditions, in which economic situations and political contexts does technology emerge? How is it discussed, implemented, changed or discarded? Emphasis is placed on the history of technology development in the second half of the 20th century as well as on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and the demands it poses for explanation, decision, trust and responsibility.
Links E-Learning course (e. g. Moodle)
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Equivalent Courses (e. g. in other semesters)

SemesterTitleLecturersDates
SS 2024 Technology, Economy, and Society Reichenberger, A. Wed, 12:00–14:00, Interims II 004
WS 2022/3 Technology, Economy, and Society Zetti, D. Wed, 10:00–12:00
and singular or moved dates
SS 2022 Technology, Economy, and Society Zetti, D. Wed, 10:30–12:00, WZW H12
WS 2021/2 Technology, Economy, and Society Zetti, D. Tue, 16:00–18:00, Interims II 003
SS 2021 Technology, Economy, and Society Zachmann, K. Tue, 16:00–17:30
WS 2020/1 Technology, Economy, and Society Zachmann, K. Tue, 16:00–17:30, virtuell
SS 2020 Technology, Economy, and Society Zachmann, K. Tue, 16:00–17:30, PH HS1
WS 2019/20 Technology, Economy, and Society Zachmann, K. Tue, 16:00–17:30, PH HS1
SS 2018 Technology, Economy, and Society singular or moved dates
SS 2017 Technology, Economy, and Society Tue, 16:00–17:30, PH HS1
SS 2016 Technology, Economy, and Society Tue, 16:00–17:30, PH HS1
SS 2015 Technology, Economy, and Society Tue, 16:00–17:30, PH HS1
WS 2014/5 Technology, Economy, and Society Tue, 16:00–17:30, PH HS2
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